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UXU 905

1958 Austin Healey Sprite

White Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,868 mi
Last recorded10,868 miles
Recorded on2 May 2007
Typical for 1958 Austin Healey Sprite13,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXU 905
MakeAustin
ModelHealey Sprite
Year1958
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2007 10,868 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 10,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 10,514 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
232
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 297
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 293
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 221
brake recording little or no effort 199
Stop lamp not working 186
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UXU 905 is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite in White with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1958 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 13,764 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Healey Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 297 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UXU 905, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 68 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UXU 905?

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What year was UXU 905 registered?

UXU 905 is a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 12 September 1958.

Is UXU 905 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UXU 905 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UXU 905 have outstanding finance?

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